These Easy Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers are ready in 15 minutes! This spicy appetizer is stuffed with bacon, cream cheese, and melted cheddar. This is the perfect appetizer or snack for parties, gatherings, or events.
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Key Ingredients
- Fresh Jalapenos
- Cream Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Bacon
How to Make Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Cut the jalapenos in half lengthwise.
- Stuff the jalapenos with cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and cooked and crumbled bacon pieces.
- Load the jalapenos into the Air Fryer.
Air Fryer Temperature
I recommend 370 degrees.
Cook Time/How Long to Cook
Cook the poppers for 5-8 minutes.
Can You Wrap the Poppers in Bacon?
Yes, feel free to wrap the jalapenos in bacon if you wish as opposed to preparing them using crumbled bacon. The cook time will remain the same.
Can You Make them Ahead?
The poppers can be prepped 24 hours ahead and stored in the fridge tightly covered and sealed.
How to Reheat
Reheat leftovers in the air fryer on 350 degrees until warm. You can use the microwave if you wish, but it will alter the texture.
Freezer Tips
You can freeze these tightly sealed and covered for up to 4 months.
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Easy Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 10 fresh jalapenos
- 6 oz cream cheese I used reduced-fat
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Slice the jalapenos in half, vertically, to create 2 halves per jalapeno.
- Place the cream cheese in a bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds to soften.
- Remove the seeds and the inside of the jalapeno. (Save some of the seeds if you prefer spicy poppers)
- Combine the cream cheese, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese in a bowl. Mix well.
- For extra spicy poppers, add some of the seeds as noted above to the cream cheese mixture, and mix well.
- Stuff each of the jalapenos with the cream cheese mixture.
- Load the poppers into the Air Fryer. Spray the poppers with cooking oil.
- Close the Air Fryer. Cook the poppers on 370 degrees for 5 minutes to 8 minutes.
- Remove from the Air Fryer and cool before serving.
Kira
Monday 10th of July 2023
Have to leave my review! This is my go to recipe for poppers. Simple and Easy! Thank you sooo much💖
staysnatched
Friday 21st of July 2023
I'm glad to hear it your go-to!
JoAnna M
Monday 15th of May 2023
We make these all the time, however, we add a little raspberry preserves to them.
staysnatched
Monday 15th of May 2023
That sounds good!
Melissa Castrillo
Sunday 30th of October 2022
I needed to make some mummy jalapeño poppers for a Halloween party and I came here for the recipe. I put them in the oven versus the air fryer (because that’s what worked for me since my oven was on) but I will be making the again in the air fryer. Perfect flavor.
staysnatched
Sunday 30th of October 2022
Such a great idea!
Charlene
Tuesday 11th of October 2022
Is the temperature 370 C or F?
staysnatched
Tuesday 11th of October 2022
F
Lee Ann Guynn
Thursday 6th of January 2022
There are many recipes for these out there, but this one is hands down the very best! I'll be making a huge batch for the "big game"!
staysnatched
Thursday 6th of January 2022
I'm so glad you like it.